US Election 2024: Trump won more than 52 million votes, know how many votes Kamala got
The final phase of the 2024 US Presidential Election began on Tuesday evening (IST), and the world is watching closely as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris go head-to-head in a heated contest. In the US, the presidential election outcome is not determined by direct votes from the people but through an intricate system involving electoral votes from each state.
In this electoral college system, a candidate must win a state to secure all its electoral votes. With a total of 538 electoral college votes up for grabs, a candidate needs to achieve the magic figure of 270 to win the presidency. Currently, unofficial tallies indicate that Donald Trump has crossed this threshold with 277 electoral votes, though the official count stands at 267. Kamala Harris, on the other hand, has garnered 224 official electoral votes, with an unofficial count of 226.
States Secured by Kamala Harris:
Kamala Harris has achieved victories in states such as Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. These states represent key areas of support for the Democratic candidate, boosting her position in the race.
States Dominated by Donald Trump:
Donald Trump and the Republican Party lead in most of the other states. As of the latest results, Trump has won in Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. These states provide substantial support for Trump and play a crucial role in his electoral count.
Popular Vote Insights:
In terms of the popular vote, Trump has received approximately 68.31 million votes, while Kamala Harris has around 63.58 million votes. Although the popular vote is significant, it is the state-based electoral vote system that ultimately determines the winner.
